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Pair of Monumental Venetian Torchiere Floor Lamps
Pair of Monumental Venetian Torchiere Floor Lamps

Pair of Monumental Venetian Torchiere Floor Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Unique pair of massive scale painted wood and metal floor lamps. Rich shades of green with gilded accents and ornate carved face and scroll detail. Good vintage condition, lights are...

Category

Vintage 1980s European Neoclassical Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Pair of 19c. Silvergilt Pricket Torchieres
Large Pair of 19c. Silvergilt Pricket Torchieres

Large Pair of 19c. Silvergilt Pricket Torchieres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lavish pair of prickets, now fitted as floor lamps, of carved silver giltwood with acanthus and laurel leaf designs, each raised on tripartite base with scrolls and rosettes, on late...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse Figural Torchiere Candelabra
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse Figural Torchiere Candelabra

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse Figural Torchiere Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

A very fine quality and large Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) Patinated and gilt bronze figural candelabra/ Torchier lamp. Wired for electricity. It comes with a later m...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair 1940s Brass Tripod Torchiere Floor Lamps
Pair 1940s Brass Tripod Torchiere Floor Lamps

Pair 1940s Brass Tripod Torchiere Floor Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare pair of brass and ebonized wood floor lamps with spun brass reflectors for uplighting.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Style Bronze & Tessellated Bone Torchiere
Karl Springer Style Bronze & Tessellated Bone Torchiere

Karl Springer Style Bronze & Tessellated Bone Torchiere

Located in Chicago, IL

Tall floor lamp with base of bronze. The column of the lamp is covered in bone mosaic. At the top of the column, a bronze fitter secures a trumpet-form white glass diffuser.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Machine Age Torchiere by Russel Wright
Art Deco Machine Age Torchiere by Russel Wright

Art Deco Machine Age Torchiere by Russel Wright

By Russel Wright

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Machine Age Torchiere designed by Russel Wright in black lacquer with polished aluminum

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Pair of 70's Italian Brass & Travertine Torchieres
Pair of 70's Italian Brass & Travertine Torchieres

Pair of 70's Italian Brass & Travertine Torchieres

Located in Danville, CA

Brass torchiere with inverted pyramid form shade and beveled Travertine base.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Alabaster urn form table lamp - torchiere
Art Deco Alabaster urn form table lamp - torchiere

Art Deco Alabaster urn form table lamp - torchiere

Located in Ferndale, MI

Art Deco Alabaster urn form table lamp - torchiere. Italian 2 tone geometric design

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Hammered Brass and Marble Table Torchieres
Pair of Hammered Brass and Marble Table Torchieres

Pair of Hammered Brass and Marble Table Torchieres

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of Hammered Brass and Marble Table Torchieres. Post Modern Memphis Style, Great quality.

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp by Russel Wright
Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp by Russel Wright

Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp by Russel Wright

By Russel Wright

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco carved wood torchiere floor lamp with aluminum shade designed by Russel Wright.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Torchiere of Chrome and Lucite by Frederick Raymond
Torchiere of Chrome and Lucite by Frederick Raymond

Torchiere of Chrome and Lucite by Frederick Raymond

Located in Denton, TX

1980s Postmodern torchiere lamp with angular Lucite that glows when lit by halogen fixture.

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Heifetz Style Hand Carved Abstract Torchiere Floor Lamp
Heifetz Style Hand Carved Abstract Torchiere Floor Lamp

Heifetz Style Hand Carved Abstract Torchiere Floor Lamp

By Heifetz

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Heifetz style midcentury hand carved abstract wood torchiere floor lamp pair with milk glass shades

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Stunning and Sculptural Torchieres in Style of Parzinger
Stunning and Sculptural Torchieres in Style of Parzinger

Stunning and Sculptural Torchieres in Style of Parzinger

Located in North Miami, FL

a PAIR of these stunning over scale iron torchieres reminiscent of Tommi Parzinger's creations

Category

Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Style Chrome & Wood Torchiere Lamps, Pair
Art Deco Style Chrome & Wood Torchiere Lamps, Pair

Art Deco Style Chrome & Wood Torchiere Lamps, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Art Deco style modern chrome and wood floor torchiere floor lamps. Measures: 65.25” Height

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco White and Tan Torchiere Floor Lamp
Art Deco White and Tan Torchiere Floor Lamp

Art Deco White and Tan Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Amazing vintage art deco torchiere floor lamp. Features a white and tan finish with gold accents

Category

Vintage 1980s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Lucite

Nice pair of Laurel wood and glass torchieres
Nice pair of Laurel wood and glass torchieres

Nice pair of Laurel wood and glass torchieres

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice pair of working laurel torchieres, with metal bases wood bodies and metal holders for the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Glass

A Three Metal Art Deco Torchiere Table Lamp
A Three Metal Art Deco Torchiere Table Lamp

A Three Metal Art Deco Torchiere Table Lamp

Located in Bellport, NY

This Beautiful Torchiere Lamp is made up of three metals: Nickel, Brass and Copper, with a new wire

Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel, Copper

Art Deco Plume Torchiere Designed by Kurt Verson
Art Deco Plume Torchiere Designed by Kurt Verson

Art Deco Plume Torchiere Designed by Kurt Verson

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco torchiere on a circular brushed aluminum base with chrome shaft featuring three detailed

Category

Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Table-top Torchiere by Tommi Parzinger
Mid Century Table-top Torchiere by Tommi Parzinger

Mid Century Table-top Torchiere by Tommi Parzinger

By Lightolier, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Astoria, NY

A single vintage torchiere style nickel plated table lamp. The piece is by noted mid century

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Chapman Lighting Brass Empire Style Wall Mounted Torchiere
Chapman Lighting Brass Empire Style Wall Mounted Torchiere

Chapman Lighting Brass Empire Style Wall Mounted Torchiere

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Chapman lighting wall mounted torchiere with brass column and fluted up light shade with center on

Category

Vintage 1970s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Carved Onyx Moroccan Style Torchieres
Pair of French Carved Onyx Moroccan Style Torchieres

Pair of French Carved Onyx Moroccan Style Torchieres

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Pair of French carved onyx torchieres. Done in a Moroccan style. Well detailed with minor

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Floor Lamps

Materials

Onyx

Art Deco Machine Age Torchiere in Nickel & Glass
Art Deco Machine Age Torchiere in Nickel & Glass

Art Deco Machine Age Torchiere in Nickel & Glass

Located in New York, NY

This very chic torchiere features a crystal ball suspended by large glass rods & polished nickel

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Pair French White Lacquer & Brass Torchiere Style Sconces
Pair French White Lacquer & Brass Torchiere Style Sconces

Pair French White Lacquer & Brass Torchiere Style Sconces

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of French white lacquer and brass single arm torchiere sconces. Restored and rewired to

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Lacquered Goatskin Torchiere Floor Lamps
Pair of Midcentury Lacquered Goatskin Torchiere Floor Lamps

Pair of Midcentury Lacquered Goatskin Torchiere Floor Lamps

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Egyptian revival style midcentury lacquered goatskin and patinated metal torchiere floor

Category

Late 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Brass &  Enamel Torchiere with Lucite Accents
Art Deco Brass &  Enamel Torchiere with Lucite Accents

Art Deco Brass & Enamel Torchiere with Lucite Accents

Located in New York, NY

This stately Art Deco torchiere has a black enamel shaft with a brass base. The shade is also brass

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Outstanding Machine Age Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Torchiere
Outstanding Machine Age Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Torchiere

Outstanding Machine Age Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Torchiere

Located in New York, NY

An outstanding Machine Age Art Deco torchiere in brushed aluminum and chrome and black lacquer with

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Pair of Iron and Velvet Torchiere Floor Lamps
Pair of Iron and Velvet Torchiere Floor Lamps

Pair of Iron and Velvet Torchiere Floor Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Baroque Style Painted and Gilt Iron Torchiere Floor Lamps with Red Strie Linen Velvet

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Tôle

Tommi Parzinger Brass "Rocket" Torchiere Lamp for Stiffel
Tommi Parzinger Brass "Rocket" Torchiere Lamp for Stiffel

Tommi Parzinger Brass "Rocket" Torchiere Lamp for Stiffel

By Stiffel

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This elegant Tommi Parzinger designed brass "Rocket" torchiere lamp by Stiffel features a tulip

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bronze Art Decp Torchieres - Floor Lamps
Pair of Bronze Art Decp Torchieres - Floor Lamps

Pair of Bronze Art Decp Torchieres - Floor Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of refined bronze torchieres with elegant floral, finial, and claw-feet carvings, in the style

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis Sognot French Bamboo Torchiere Sconces
Pair of Louis Sognot French Bamboo Torchiere Sconces

Pair of Louis Sognot French Bamboo Torchiere Sconces

By Louis Sognot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Louis Sognot bamboo torchiere sconces France, circa 1960s Each lamp is unique in its

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bamboo, Reed

A Pair of Tapering Metal Art Deco Torchieres
A Pair of Tapering Metal Art Deco Torchieres

A Pair of Tapering Metal Art Deco Torchieres

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of tall torchiere lamps consisting of stacked round bases, fluted bodies and bowl shades

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Torchiere With Glass And Nickel Shaft
Art Deco Torchiere With Glass And Nickel Shaft

Art Deco Torchiere With Glass And Nickel Shaft

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco torchiere composed of an urn-form uplight with six small chrome ball accents. Features a

Category

Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Chrome

Hollywood Regency Style Torchiere Lamp by Murano Glass
Hollywood Regency Style Torchiere Lamp by Murano Glass

Hollywood Regency Style Torchiere Lamp by Murano Glass

By Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

An elegant Hollywood Regency style torchiere lamp by Murano glass, circa 1950s. The glass shade is

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Pair of Italian Torchieres in Brass and Chrome
Pair of Italian Torchieres in Brass and Chrome

Pair of Italian Torchieres in Brass and Chrome

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of impressively tall torchiere floor lamps in brass, manufactured in Italy, each evoking Art

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Hollywood Regency Brass Roman Column Torchiere Floor Lamp
Hollywood Regency Brass Roman Column Torchiere Floor Lamp

Hollywood Regency Brass Roman Column Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large custom made 70" tall Hollywood Regency Roman column torchiere floor lamp featuring a two-tone

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Iron and Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp
Vintage French Iron and Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp

Vintage French Iron and Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in New Orleans, LA

Stunning patinated wrought iron torchiere floor lamp with solid brass details stands on three legs

Category

Vintage 1950s French Empire Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 19th Century Italian Wrought Iron Torchieres
Pair of 19th Century Italian Wrought Iron Torchieres

Pair of 19th Century Italian Wrought Iron Torchieres

Located in Winter Park, FL

Pair of 19th century Italian wrought iron large floor torchieres with carved gilded wood decoration

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Torchères

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Uplighter Torchiere Table Lamp, France, 1930
Art Deco Uplighter Torchiere Table Lamp, France, 1930

Art Deco Uplighter Torchiere Table Lamp, France, 1930

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant 1930s Art Deco torchiere tabletop lamp, vase shaped uplighter. Brass with lovely green

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Hollywood Regency 1950s brass torchiere lamp by Stiffel
Hollywood Regency 1950s brass torchiere lamp by Stiffel

Hollywood Regency 1950s brass torchiere lamp by Stiffel

By Stiffel

Located in San Diego, CA

An elegant brass torchiere lamp , in the style of Tonny Parzinger By Stiffel Co. the condition the

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1930 Pair of Brass Torchiere Floor Lamps, MSLC
1930 Pair of Brass Torchiere Floor Lamps, MSLC

1930 Pair of Brass Torchiere Floor Lamps, MSLC

By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.

Located in Surrey, BC

Pair of very nice matching torchieres manufactured by the Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. Mutual & Sunset

Category

Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Floor Lamps

Gorgeous Art Deco Neoclassical Form Torchiere Floor Lamp
Gorgeous Art Deco Neoclassical Form Torchiere Floor Lamp

Gorgeous Art Deco Neoclassical Form Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous Art Deco torchiere floor lamp with neoclassical form with intricate detailing, in nickel

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper, Nickel

Pair of  Morris Lapidus Torchieres from Fountainbleu Hotel
Pair of  Morris Lapidus Torchieres from Fountainbleu Hotel

Pair of Morris Lapidus Torchieres from Fountainbleu Hotel

Located in North Miami, FL

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Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

German Bauhaus Art Deco Torchiere Table Desk Lamp
German Bauhaus Art Deco Torchiere Table Desk Lamp

German Bauhaus Art Deco Torchiere Table Desk Lamp

By Bauhaus

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Art Deco Torchiere from Germany pre-1933 of the bauhaus period. Polished Aluminium with hammer

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Serge Roche Style Palm Wall Torchiere Floor Lamps
Serge Roche Style Palm Wall Torchiere Floor Lamps

Serge Roche Style Palm Wall Torchiere Floor Lamps

By Casa Bique, Merle James Edelman

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Inspired by the work of Serge Roche, these grand torchiere lamps mount directly to the wall. The

Category

Vintage 1970s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tall Gilt Wood Candlesticks or Torchieres
Pair of Tall Gilt Wood Candlesticks or Torchieres

Pair of Tall Gilt Wood Candlesticks or Torchieres

Located in Nashville, TN

and use issues torchieres off the stands measure 52.5 inches tall. France or Italy

Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

David Wurster for Raymor Aluminum Torchiere Floor Lamp
David Wurster for Raymor Aluminum Torchiere Floor Lamp

David Wurster for Raymor Aluminum Torchiere Floor Lamp

By David Wurster, Raymor

Located in New York, NY

Iconic midcentury aluminum torchiere lamp designed by David Wurster for Raymor. This example is in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Elegant Pair of French 1930s Wrought Iron Torchieres

Elegant Pair of French 1930s Wrought Iron Torchieres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

own design A very nice and elegant French 1930s torchieres, the patina is allot nicer in person.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Art Deco Brass Uplight Torchiere Floor Lamp
Antique Art Deco Brass Uplight Torchiere Floor Lamp

Antique Art Deco Brass Uplight Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Antique Art Deco brass uplight torchiere floor lamp. This beautiful floor lamp has been made to

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Max Bill Torchière for B.A.G. Turgi
Max Bill Torchière for B.A.G. Turgi

Max Bill Torchière for B.A.G. Turgi

By BAG Turgi, Max Bill

Located in Dronten, NL

A white enameled spun metal torchière floor lamp by architect Max Bill (1908-1994) for B.A.G Turgi

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage American Torchiere Floor Lamp w/Onyx Base
Vintage American Torchiere Floor Lamp w/Onyx Base

Vintage American Torchiere Floor Lamp w/Onyx Base

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Outstanding original 1920's American torchiere floor lamp with a brass finish and onyx accented

Category

Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Pair of Postmodern Black Torchieres by Ron Rezek
Pair of Postmodern Black Torchieres by Ron Rezek

Pair of Postmodern Black Torchieres by Ron Rezek

By Ron Rezek

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Artemide, among others. These torchieres are all black metal with a half dome round base, thin square stem

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Torchiere Floor Lamp
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Torchiere Floor Lamp

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Torchiere Floor Lamp

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

For your consideration is this circa 1992 post-modern torchiere floor lamp by Robert Sonneman for

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Impressive 1m Spanish Torchiere Wall Sconces, circa 1930s
Impressive 1m Spanish Torchiere Wall Sconces, circa 1930s

Impressive 1m Spanish Torchiere Wall Sconces, circa 1930s

Located in Hastings, GB

Large impressive Spanish torchiere wall sconces, circa 1930s These very large gilt iron sconces

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Classical Carved Figurative Rococo Torchiere with Frosted Glass Shade
Classical Carved Figurative Rococo Torchiere with Frosted Glass Shade

Classical Carved Figurative Rococo Torchiere with Frosted Glass Shade

Located in Norwood, NJ

Classical carved figurative rococo floor lamp torchiere with frosted glass shade. Silver leaf

Category

Late 20th Century Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Composition, Silver Leaf

Vintage Chippendale Mahogany Torchiere Floor Lamp Table, Circa 1940s
Vintage Chippendale Mahogany Torchiere Floor Lamp Table, Circa 1940s

Vintage Chippendale Mahogany Torchiere Floor Lamp Table, Circa 1940s

Located in Germantown, MD

Very rare Vintage Chippendale mahogany torchiere floor lamp table, Circa 1940s. Mahogany Tripod

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

a Pair of Torchiere Form Table Lamps by Sarried
a Pair of Torchiere Form Table Lamps by Sarried

a Pair of Torchiere Form Table Lamps by Sarried

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair of brass torchiere form table lamps.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Torchiere Floor Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of torchiere floor lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct torchiere floor lamps — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 915 antique and vintage torchiere floor lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Torchiere floor lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Torchiere floor lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large torchiere floor lamps can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller torchiere floor lamps available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many torchiere floor lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Casella Lighting, Robert Sonneman and George Kovacs produced popular torchiere floor lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Torchiere Floor Lamps?

Torchiere floor lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,610, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $145,000.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Torchiere Floor Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A torchiere floor lamp is a lamp known for its upright, torch-like frame. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.” The light of this fixture points upward, providing indirect light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A torchiere lamp is a type of floor lamp designed to provide ambient illumination. It consists of a column base and a shade that grows wider as the eye travels upward. The position of its bulb or bulbs focus light on the ceiling. Find a selection of torchiere lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    A floor lamp is a tall standing lamp used to illuminate a space. A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.

    In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space.

    Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.

    In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Integrated into a room's overall design, a floor lamp can create an intimate atmosphere and introduce a stylish, sculptural element.

    Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Floor lamps have evolved since their inception as torchères in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A good bright floor lamp depends on various factors such as other light sources in the room, the number of lumens required, and so on. When it comes to floor lamps, a good rule of thumb is that a sitting room or bedroom needs 10 to 20 lumens per square foot, while a bathroom or kitchen requires 70 to 80 lumens per square foot. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify an old floor lamp, first try to locate a maker's marking. Manufacturers typically mark floor lamps on the base, neck or socket. Once you've found a marking, you can use trusted online resources to learn more about the maker and your specific piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer examine your lamp. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To choose an arc floor lamp, consider the layout of the room and the space available to ensure that the fixture you select can reach over your furniture and fit in the area. Also, think about the quality of light that you prefer. Lamps with fabric and frosted glass shades will usually provide softer illumination than ones with exposed bulbs. Find a selection of arc floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    How tall an arc lamp should be depends on the height of your furniture. The lamp needs to be able to reach over the piece and allow enough clearance for you to sit comfortably. Generally, arc lamps are 60 to 82 inches tall. Find a range of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The main parts of a floor lamp are called the body, neck, socket harp and shade. A lamp body is the decorative portion of the lamp made from wood, metal, porcelain or another material, and the neck travels from the body to the socket where you install a bulb. On floor lamps with shades, the shade is the covering over the bulb, while the harp is the frame that holds the shade in place. Shop a collection of floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Many people believe that LED floor lamps are worth it. Light-emitting diode, or LED, lamps consume less energy than lamps equipped with halogen or incandescent bulbs, so they may be more environmentally and budget-friendly over time. Plus, LED lamps outlast other types of bulbs, cutting down on the need for frequent replacements. You can also choose from lamps of varying brightness and light color temperatures. However, LED lamps may be more costly and produce less light than some alternatives, making them less ideal for certain tasks, such as reading. Consider where and how you'll use your lamp, your budget and your preferences when selecting a floor lamp to choose the best option for your space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of LED floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the arc of the Flos Arco floor lamp is designed to allow you to adjust it with ease. Designed in 1962, this iconic style features telescoping detail built into the gracefully arched arm, making it simple to increase or decrease the height. Browse a collection of Flos Arco floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The type of floor lamp that gives off the most light is those lamps with white bell shades and LED light bulbs. Bell shades shed light between the top and bottom of the shade and tend to illuminate an entire room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.